Passage
Last winter, my family went on a holiday to a quiet hill station. The journey itself felt like (1) __________, because we unexpectedly discovered a beautiful hidden lake on the way. It was one of those lucky moments that made the trip unforgettable.
The weather in the hills changed quickly. In the early morning, the mist covered everything, but its beauty was (2) __________, lasting only for a short while before the sun came out. As we walked through the forest path, the fresh smell of wet earth rose into the air after a light shower. My father smiled and said that this wonderful smell was called (3) __________.
The place was peaceful, and I enjoyed the (4) __________ of sitting quietly near the lake. There was no noise except the sound of birds and the wind moving through the trees. Suddenly, we heard a singer practicing in a nearby cottage. Her (5) __________ voice floated across the valley like music from a dream.
One afternoon, we visited an old palace that had many narrow corridors and hidden rooms. It felt like a giant (6) __________, and we almost got lost while exploring it. In the evening, we saw tiny insects glowing in the garden. Their (7) __________ light made the whole place magical.
At night, the guide showed us photographs of the (8) __________ seen in cold countries near the poles. The colorful lights in the sky looked so beautiful that words seemed too small to describe them. The guide called such beauty (9) __________.
After hearing stories of mountains, forests, and distant lands, I felt a strong (10) __________. I realized that traveling teaches us more than books ever can.
Answers
(1) serendipity; (2) ephemeral; (3) petrichor; (4) solitude; (5) mellifluous; (6) labyrinth; (7) luminescent; (8) aurora; (9) ineffable; (10) wanderlust
1. A lucky discovery made by accident is called serendipity (Chance/Fortune)
Example: Finding that beautiful café on our trip was pure serendipity.
2. Something that lasts for a very short time is called ephemeral (Short lived/Fleeting/Temporary)
Example: The beauty of the rainbow was ephemeral.
3. A sweet and pleasant voice is called mellifluous (Musical/Soothing)
Example: Her mellifluous voice calmed everyone in the room.
4. The pleasant smell of the earth after rain is called petrichor (Earth-smell/Rain scent/Fresh aroma)
Example: The petrichor after the first monsoon rain was refreshing.
5. The peaceful state of being alone is called solitude (Isolation/Privacy/Seclusion)
Example: He enjoyed the solitude of the quiet mountain village.
6. A confusing maze or complicated path is called labyrinth (Maze/Puzzle)
Example: The old palace looked like a labyrinth of endless corridors.
7. Something that glows softly in the dark is called luminescent (Glowing/Shining/Radiant)
Example: The luminescent insects lit up the dark garden.
8. Something too beautiful or great to be described in words is called ineffable (Indescribable/Unimaginable/Inexpressible)
Example: The snowy mountain view was truly ineffable.
9. A strong desire to travel is called wanderlust (Adventure/Restlessness)
Example: The travel magazine filled her with wanderlust.
10. The natural colorful lights seen in the polar sky are called aurora (Dawn glow/Sky lights/Northern lights)
Example: The tourists waited all night to see the aurora.